Absolutely love the staff and how they treat my daughter. We have done several options with in home…read morecenters which ended up not working out and due to abuse at one of the centers(yes it was reported) we were on edge already as parents entering our daughter into a new place. The staff has been so patient with our daughter and have done amazing at helping her to build her trust and confidence back up. Baby girl is thriving in confidence, socializing and academics. Thank you Bridge's for everything you have done for my child and continue to do with her on a daily.

I thought bridges was great but now looking at how my son is doing in kindergarten, I think bridges…read morewas more of a daycare than a school. Behaviorally, he is fine. But academically he is behind others that have gone to preschool. When I would ask about progress they would tell me he was fine when he really wasn't. I will look somewhere else for my daughter next year.

I literally LOVE this school. I met some of my best friends there. As well as, the principal and…read moreteachers are there to make sure we're actually listening and doing what we are supposed to do! I also love the fact they have a great special education program, where my mother works.

Good school overall, but very boring! The inside of the courtyard looks like a prison yard. You…read morewould never know kids attended. Other elementary schools in mesa are fun, colorful and kid involvement with in the school projects (pond, custom painted rocks/walls, teacher achievements, etc) also there's no holiday runs like other schools. No Parties/competition to throw pie in the principals face for fundraiser winners. None of my kids have been on a field trip either and the school year almost over. Nice teachers, boring school. I know school is about learning but it's also about memories and having fun!

The staff is great. The teachers are very involved with the students and parents. You can tell they…read moretruly care about the kids. My daughters are receiving a great education from Falcon Hill. The principal really runs a great school for her first year here. It's well kept and cleaned. The school keeps parents well informed on everything that's going on. The school has a safe atmosphere. I wouldn't want my children going to any other school.

This is truly the best school! The front office staff and support staff are very helpful. I feel…read moresafe with my kids at this school and they have excelled greatly academically from having amazing teachers that put the students first. This year we have had Mrs Davis, Mrs Treat and Mrs Pagel. Our kids love their teachers so much and they actually look forward to going to school each day. Mrs Simpson has been a wonderful Principal, the best this school has seen! The school counselors this year have been great as well. I can't leave out Heather K! all of the staff is very kind and helpful.

this is the best learning environment ever my kid comes home so happy telling me everything this…read moreschool is great

This school is ranked #1 in the state for testing right now!…read more After moving to Mesa and looking at the public school reviews, I was bound and determined to find a better school for my kids to attend, even if it meant I had to drive! Luckily, I found East Valley Academy not too far from my new home. That was four years ago and I have to say that I couldn't imagine my kids attending another school. This school offers what we all want for our children that public schools don't offer. It's small, yes, and that is a huge bonus. Kid to teacher ratio is outstanding! The two classes for all grades is another advantage over other schools. These kids learn together and help each other! They also devote more time to learning the basics. They do plays and take field trips often and they have holiday parties that you can even bake for! My son was reading after only two months in kindergarten and now is reading at a 6th grade level in 3rd grade. My daughter ranked top 3% in the nation for her math skills on the state test in 3rd grade and she just recently tested into Algebra 1 for 7th grade that she will obtain high school credit for! If you are looking for a great education that does not teach the Common Core, then look no further! Check out their stats and I'll see you there next year!

I can't say enough good things about East Valley Academy. I'll start with a little background…read moreinformation to show the difference in quality. My daughter went to K and 1st grade at a public school in the Paradise Valley school district. We had problem after problem, such as bullying, and her 1st grade teacher lying to me and brushing off inconsistencies I noticed in my daughter's learning. She got A's, but I could tell she wasn't really learning much. My daughter is very smart but defiant. I was spending an extraordinary amount of time supplementing her education. I talked to other parents who had to do the same but seemed resigned to their fate. She didn't have a love of learning. However, during her last two years with East Valley Academy (EVA) everything has turned around. She learned more in the first two months than she did in the previous two years at her public school. EVA focuses on phonics based reading and Saxon math, not Common Core. They took her down to the building blocks of phonics she'd never learned and built her reading up from there. She went from a Kindergarten reading level to a 3rd grade reading level in her first year there (2nd grade). Her math became much more proficient as well, and she was doing well in every subject. Ms. Stoeppelmann also identified her ADD before I could. Both teachers were very responsive and thorough when giving feedback about her attention span, moods, organization, etc., while trying to find the right medication. This showed me how well they know each of their students. Most importantly for me, though, is that she now has a love of learning. I truly can't see her having this level of success at any other school. She has even scored high on more difficult tests than most high school students take. EVA has even positively affected our home life. I've always been an involved parent, but am no longer spending hours after school patching all the holes in learning that her last school was leaving, which led to many disagreements and friction between my daughter and myself. This school is small. Very small. Don't let that deter you. It operates similarly to a little red schoolhouse. It's not fancy, but the size allows for individual attention for each student in a way that the teachers can really get to know their learning styles and be able to work with them. Ms. Stoeppelmann and Mr. Ryan are excellent teachers, with years of experience, who have such finesse with conveying the information that the kids thoroughly learn it. That is crucial to me. The perks of this school are many. There is a sense of community among parents and kids, which also eliminates bullying. If something does arise it's easily resolved with the parents and teachers. This sense of community also opens the door for celebration of the different cultures of the students. The lunch break is longer so the kids have some real free time to recharge and focus better while in class. EVA also takes many field trips as well with plenty of parent chaperones. This school isn't the easy way out. My daughter works hard to get her good grades, and I've worked with her and the school to keep her success going. But for every bit of effort I put in, the teachers put in at least twice as much. Unlike the public school the dialogue between families and teachers is open. To me these are what make the difference between every other school and this one. EVA is there solely to teach kids and help them reach their potential. They care about these kids.

If you are looking for a daycare for your beloved child. Believe me, I have been there. It was my…read moresecond child, but first time that I would need . I called around to several places. This daycare was more affordable, DES CERTIFIED, & bussed back and forth to my son's elementary school as well. So it fit all my criteria. Plus, they have awesome staff!

Started my daughter here in kindergarten for the 18-19 school year. Infact we moved to Mesa to…read moreattend a school in this district. Saw a report that this school is #8 in the state and nationally recognized. She's been here for 2 months now and she is doing incredible. She's learning to read now. I have a friend who has a kid that's a year older and still can't. Our daughter loves going to school here and has made lots of friends. The school also keeps us up to date on everything. Lots of emails and texts (if you sign up for them). So far I can't recommend this place more. Takes the sting out of moving from a nice property solely so she can attend better schools. It's all about the kid, and off to a great start here.

This school seems like a great option at first they seem welcoming and friendly but ultimately if…read moreyou raise any concern they will say one thing to your face but completely do nothing and cover their tracks. Their kindergarten teachers were allowing students to give the teachers shoulder massages which is not an acceptable or an appropriate practice. The principal will quickly throw her staff "under the bus" but then will immediately back-pedal and cover for them almost immediately after. The term "lazy" was used to describe our child's teacher. After these concerns our child's teacher didn't have the professionalism or accountability to talk to us either in any way to ease our concerns because there is no genuine concern. We moved on from this school and it's the best decision we've made being that our daughter had to catch up on a few things at her new school which is something we worried about due to the lack of structure at Cambridge and their "You Tube video" curriculum. Our child has grown exponentially in just a few weeks at her new school. The negative reviews are spot on at Cambridge, if you can find them. There has been reviews stating that they get removed to keep up their "good image." Warning to parents ‐ they will manipulate and there is no genuine concern for your child at Cambridge. Stay away from this school!

My son has been at Cambridge since KG and is about to enter 6th grade as a confident, happy, eager…read moreto learn student.

Best school in the area!!! The principal is fabulous & the teachers are amazing. They have a…read moresincere love & desire to see your children succeed. All my friends & neighbors that left for charter schools were back within a year! You can't beat this school & the great families that make it so great!